Free · Turn light and dark into new colors

Pixel Gradient Map Maker for Kids

Pick a shadow and highlight color to change a pixel scene into moonlight, sunset, deep sea, or a new color world.

  • Clear, kid-friendly steps
  • Private in your browser
  • No signup
Pixel art studio

Pixel gradient map maker

Turn light and dark pixels into a new two-color world. Pick shadow and highlight colors to recolor the whole scene.

Colors 5 Edits 0 Local only
Edit the tiny source16×16 pixels

Tap, drag, or focus the grid and use arrow keys.

Live resultGradient map PNG
Try moonlight, sunset, or deep-sea colors.

Try moonlight, sunset, or deep-sea colors.

Runs locally with tile-mode, outline, gradient-map, shading, palette, nearest-neighbor rotation, and export ideas adapted from Pixelorama. No login, gallery, chat, ads, uploads, or saved creations.

Powered by Pixelorama (adapted pixel-art studio tools), an open-source library available under MIT.

Three simple steps

How to use it

  1. Choose a large pixel tool and color, then tap or drag on the clear grid.
  2. Watch the live result while you change the effect, palette, tile, or shape.
  3. Save a sharp PNG when you are ready. Pictures stay only in this browser tab.

Private by default

Your words and choices stay in this browser tab. There are no accounts, uploads, ads, or trackers inside the tool. Close the tab and the working data is gone.